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Upcoming Appearances
None Posted
Past Appearances
- Thursday, August 11, 2011
- 5:30PM - Corporate Function
- West Berlin, NJ
- Saturday, May 07, 2011
- 6:00PM - Club Event
- Barrington, RI
- Tuesday, April 26, 2011
- 2:30PM - Celebration
- Bridgewater, MA
- Sunday, October 10, 2010
- 5:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
- Hampton Bays, NY
- Saturday, July 17, 2010
- 4:00PM - Private Party
- Huntington, NY
- Sunday, August 16, 2009
- 4:30AM - Wedding Cocktail Hour
- Wading River, NY
- Sunday, August 02, 2009
- 1:00PM - Graduation Party
- Old Tappan, NJ
- Friday, September 12, 2008
- 6:30PM - Wedding
- Cape Cod, MA
- Friday, September 05, 2008
- 6:00PM - Wedding
- Basking Ridge, NJ
- Saturday, August 16, 2008
- 5:00PM - Wedding
- Pittsfield, MA
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- Location:
- New York, New York
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 3000 miles from New York.
- Pay Range:
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$500-$3000 per event
- Member Since:
- 2006
- Primary Category:
- Steel Drum Band
- Additional Categories:
- Calypso Band, Caribbean Band, Dance Band, Hawaiian Band, Reggae Band, Wedding Band, World Music Band
- Influences:
- Caribbean steel orchestras,
Group Members
- John Hilton - Steel Drum -lead tenor
- John Joseph - Steel Drum -double second
- Monica Moore - Steel Drum -triple cello
- Mike DeMarco - Drum set, steel drum
- Aston Ellis - Bass, vocals, steel drum
- Hal Miller - Congas, percussion
Description
Tropical Beat Steel Band is one of the nation's top authentic steel drum bands, with members who have toured internationally with acts such as Santana and the Esso Steel Band from Trinidad. We have performed for hundreds of backyard parties, weddings, festivals and corporate events. We are, perhaps, the most frequently booked steel band in the area and feature outstanding steel pan (steel drum) instrumentalists playing calypso, soca and reggae in solo, duo and full band settings. Our full band consists of steel drum players with rhythm section and your choice of Jamaican Reggae singer, Caribbean dancers and professional limbo dancer for an exciting and unbeatable live show. Please complete the instant contact form below, then visit our website for audio, video clips and testimonials or call our toll-free number anytime for additional information. From weddings, beach parties, luaus, and backyard barbeques to concerts and more, the Tropical Beat Steel Band will work with you to make your next event a time to remember.
Song List
- Shake Sonora - Lord Flea
- Yellow Bird - Brothers Four
- Jamaica Farewell - Trinidad Steel Band
- Marianne - Brothers Four
- Lively Up Yourself - Bob Marley
- Hot Hot Hot - Arrow
- Banana Boat Song - Harry Belafonte
- I Shot the Sheriff - Bob Marley
- Limbo Rock - Chubby Checker
- Stir it Up - Bob Marley
- Sugar Bum Bum - Lord Kitchener
- St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins
- La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
- Samba de Orfeo - Antonio Carlos Jobim
- Tropical Montuno - J Hilton
- Island Merengue - J Hilton
- Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
- Bambalaya - The Bayou Boys
- Spain - Chick Corea
- Summertime - George and Ira Gershwin, Dorothy and Dubose Heyward
- Caribbean Salsa - J Hilton
- Na Leavin' - Denise Plummer
- Soca Salsa - Joe Sobers
- Paradise Garden - Robert Greenidge
- Black Man - Black Stalin
- Water Come O' Me Eye - Jamaican Traditional
- Caravan - Duke Ellington
- Manha de Carnival - Luiz Bonfa
- Conga Line Dance - J Hilton
- Shakin' It - Shandileer
- Bridal Chorus - Lohengrin
- Canon in D - Pachelbel
- One Love - Bob Marley
- Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
- Cecilia - Simon and Garfunkel
- Brazil - Michael Kamen
- Hawaiian Wedding Song - Charles King
Available For:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.
Feedback
- We had hired them for our engagment party. they were great they were there set up by the time i arrived there and the stayed till the end. I would recommend them to anyone. A couple of people at the party were inquiring about them for their parties. I would like to thank them very much for making our day special. -- Kim L, Oakdale, NY, 6/10/2007
- Tropical Beat Steel Band were a hit with my tenants. A beautiful sunny day to enjoy the sound of steel drums. The music was great and truly enjoyed by everyone. I will definitely call them up for my 2009 Concert Series. -- Rosie S, East Brunswick, NJ, 8/6/2008
- fantastic! from the moment we started talking (about 7 months before the wedding) to the wedding day, they were professional and accommodating. On the wedding day they were superb, everything we wanted. thanks!!!!! -- Danielle M, Bristol, CT, 6/16/2007
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